Shopping in Atlanta: A Peach of a Deal

For luxury travelers looking for the best of the best, head over to the Buckhead district immediately. This upscale neighborhood of Atlanta in fact is known worldwide for its grand shopping opportunities. Many say it can go toe to toe with the stores of Beverly Hills and 5th Avenue. Think that is an exaggeration? You will not after spending an exhausting but satisfying day darting from Coach to Louis Vitton, from Cartier to Versace. Other well-known brands with shops in Buckhead are Kate Spade, Hermes, Gucci and Burberry.

Shoe enthusiasts will gasp with delight at the vast selection in Buckhead's Jimmy Choo and Cole Haan stores, not to mention what is on sale at Salvatore Ferragamo. For edgier, younger brands that do not cost a penny less than the big names, there are Diesel, Juicy, Betsey Johnson and French Connection. Buckhead also has its share of major department stores. These include Neiman Marcus, Saks, Nordstroms, Macy's, Bloomingdale’s and Belk.

If your financial plan is not to max out the credit cards on shoes and clothing, there are many other places in Atlanta designed just for you. Little Five Points, a revitalized part of the city not far from downtown, has a popular retail area. Besides great shopping that will not empty your wallet, this district is home to a number of restaurants, record stores and nightclubs. It is a perfect spot to pick up something for the aspiring artist or rock and roller in your family. Fans of local art and clothing designers will delight in checking out the different galleries and boutiques of Little Five Points.

Feeling especially adventurous? Get on out to Junkman's Daughter and wrestle with the local college students, artists and musicians over the latest stock of hip and weird items. This is also a great place for little knickknacks and kitschy presents.

Fiction and fact enthusiasts will get lost for hours browsing the stacks at Charis Books and A Capella Books. Anyone whose dream it is to dig through crates of vinyl on a Saturday afternoon will be delighted with the Wax 'n' Facts store.

Little Five Points is home to some of the most independent shopping in Atlanta, not to mention the best deals.

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